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I am surrounded by natural unspoiled desert. Native plants abound in our area and property. My intrigue with the Agave cactus caused a decision to create a series of sculptures out of the shape and detail of a single leaf. Its sharp point is its defensive mechanism to ward off predators. Its elegant shape captures…
The sculpture used in this photo is a 30″ x 4″ x 4″ resin-cast model of a desert Agave leaf. The pieces are cast in layers using rare-earth minerals to provide a spectrum of light and color. The bioluminescent-like light emits in the dark and defines darkness with a palette of colors: Violet, Orange-Red, Sun-Gold, Aqua, and Turquoise.
An elegant form possessing the DNA of the desert. Sharp and Spikey. The strength of the Agave tolerates and flourishes in the heat of the day. The form is sensual; the color and light in the dark provide a different story.
You are guided in the wilderness from the Light within and without. A column of fire and a column of clouds.
Available as a 16″x16″ image printed on Aluminum or as a sculpture piece. Some pieces can be hung on walls or as free-standing sculptures.
Agave Series: Four Agave leaves create a bouquet of color and light.
I have been creating things from the desert that are sharp and spikey. I see the characteristics of cactus and succulents surrounding the studio. The sharp spines, and edges evolved for protection in the desert. The plants of the desert have developed to methods to capture and store scarce moisture. A totem is a spirit…
15″ x 4″ x 4″ Cast resin Totem layered with rare earth minerals to illuminate the dark.
32″ Cast resin sculpture using rare-earth minerals. Creates an unusual bioluminescent-like light from the sculpture.
The sensual and undulating shapes of Agave leaves inspire the Agave Series of artworks. Each leaf is individually hand-crafted. Rare-earth minerals are mixed with translucent resin and are cast within the molds. Desert colors: Orange, yellow, blue, violet, and pink are part of this Agave sculpture. Adding a 10″ “Harvest Moon” completes this one-of-a-kind sculpture….
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Open Studio Tours are open to the public and are announced on our website and through social media. We feature the latest work of Larry and Sandra Ortega. The gallery and the indoor and outdoor studio space have been expanded to accommodate additional artists.
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*We do not market your name. No Patreon or PayPal contributions. I only like spam in a Bento box. Our financial support comes from the sale of our artwork. We are surrounded by the desert mountains in a private canyon overlooking the lights of downtown Phoenix. Our little garden of eden.
